Gender |
Male | 33; 41% | 504; 45% |
Female | 48; 59% | 606; 55% |
Age (years) |
18–24 | 13; 16% | 135; 12% |
25–34 | 18; 22% | 184; 17% |
35–44 | 19; 23% | 198; 18% |
45–54 | 10; 12% | 184; 17% |
55–64 | 16; 20% | 176; 16% |
65+ | 5; 6% | 233; 21% |
Socioeconomic groups |
A | 9; 11% | 41; 4% |
B | 22; 27% | 215; 19% |
C1 | 24; 30% | 311; 28% |
C2 | 14; 17% | 233; 21% |
D | 6; 7% | 145; 13% |
E | 6; 7% | 165; 15% |
Regions |
East of England | 7; 7% | 92; 8% |
East Midlands | – | 57; 5% |
London | 18; 22% | 213; 19% |
North East | – | 40; 4% |
North West | – | 121; 11% |
Northern Ireland | – | 30; 3% |
Scotland | 14; 17% | 76; 7% |
South East | 14; 17% | 165; 15% |
South West | – | 81; 7% |
Wales | – | 51; 5% |
West Midlands | 14; 17% | 94; 8% |
Yorkshire/Humberlands | 14; 17% | 90; 8% |
Ethnicity |
White or White British | 54; 67% | 1057; 95% |
Mixed race | 1; 1% | 7; 1% |
Asian or Asian British | 10; 12% | 18; 2% |
Black or Black British | 9; 11% | 19; 2% |
Chinese or Chinese British | 7; 9% | 2; 0% |
Other ethnic groups | 0; 0% | 4; 0% |
Prefer not to say | 0; 0% | 3; 0% |
Religions |
Christianity | | 677; 61% |
Islam | | 13; 1% |
Hinduism | | 6; 1% |
Sikhism | | 0; 0% |
Judaism | | 6; 1% |
Buddhism | | 11; 1% |
Other religions | | 15; 1% |
No religion | | 370; 33% |
Prefer not to say | | 12; 1% |
Religiosity |
Not at all religious | | 234; 32% |
Moderately religious | | 422; 58% |
Very religious | | 64; 9% |
Prefer not to say | | 8; 1% |
Education |
No formal qualification | 15; 19% | 70; 6% |
GCSE, O-level, Scottish Standard Grade or equivalent | 19; 23% | 264; 24% |
GCE, A-level, Scottish Higher or similar | 17; 21% | 214; 19% |
Vocational (BTEC/NVQ/Diploma) | – | 230; 21% |
Degree level or above | 30; 37% | 317; 29% |
Prefer not to say | – | 15; 1% |
Self-reported knowledge of medical research process |
No knowledge | | 463; 42% |
Some knowledge | | 603; 54% |
Good knowledge | | 44; 4% |
Have you been affected by a disability or illness? |
Yes | | 399; 36% |
No | | 711; 64% |
Has a close family member been affected by a disability or illness? |
Yes | | 767; 69% |
No | | 343; 31% |
Have you had blood or tissue removed during a medical procedure? |
Yes | | 446; 40% |
No | | 553; 50% |
Don't know | | 111; 10% |
Have you ever been asked to donate blood or tissue for medical research? |
Yes | | 182; 16% |
No | | 904; 81% |
Don't know | | 24; 2% |
If so, did you agree to donate? |
Yes | | 155; 85% |
No | | 23; 13% |
Don't know | | 4; 2% |